Jean-Louis FORAIN (1852-1931)

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12000 - 15000 EUR
Jean-Louis FORAIN (1852-1931)
Les danseuses de l'Opéra Oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right 60 x 73 cm - 23 5/8 x 28 ¾ in. Un certificat d'inclusion au catalogue raisonné de l'OEuvre de Jean-Louis Forain pourra être obtenu à la demande et à la charge de l'acheteur sur présentation de l'oeuvre à Madame Florence Valdès-Forain. PROVENANCE Collection de Jean Howard, Californie, Etats-UnisPuis par descendanceVente Heritage Auction, 6 décembre 2019Collection privée, France Almost about the same format and obvi­ously dealing with the same theme, this work by Forain dramatizes the backstage of the Opera with strong contrasts between darkness and bright colors. This time, the character outside the group of dancers is a woman, around whom all the young girls gather. The lively treatment of the tutus with this red and orange brings an electric energy to the stage. It is difficult to discern what is going on in the background, silhouettes seem to be drawn but remain hidden behind a veil of opacity through which the stage lights stand out. This lack of clarity is of course a way of maintaining the mystery surrounding the activities of the young dancers and this captivating world for the young artist, the night world.
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